Charles Lee Buechler, 89, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, with his wife, his children and many grandchildren at his side.
Charles was born June 16, 1935 in St. Anthony to George and Stella (Mundy) Buechler. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Schlachter on November 17, 1962 in St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Charles served in the United States Army, 25th Infantry. He was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii from 1956 until 1958. Charles retired in Jasper after 21 years in the Army Reserve. Charles was extremely honored to experience a recent trip with Honor Flight EVV10 of Southern Indiana. He often enjoyed Saturday night trips to Owensboro for the Goldies Show.
Charles was a lifetime member of St. Meinrad Knights of Columbus and St. Meinrad American Legion Post 366 where he was a former Sergeant at Arms as well as Honor Guard member.
Charles is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Buechler; son, George (Shelly) Buechler of Huntingburg; daughters, Carolyn (Paul) Leffert of Mariah Hill, Brenda Spayd, Kristi (Vince) Wagner of Evansville and Janis (Kurt) Tretter of Ferdinand; sister, Mary (Donald) Knust of Ferdinand; 14 grandchildren, Brandy (Brent) Burton, Cody (Ashley) Leffert and Luke (Tori) Leffert, Justin (Emily) Buechler, Brittney (Bryce) Mosby, Holly and Sarah Buechler, Adley and Mallory Spayd, Landon, Jaeden and Raegen Wagner, Taylor (Trent) Weyer and Morgan Tretter; five great-grandchildren, Carter and Waylon Burton, James Buechler, Kennedy and Cooper Weyer; and one on the way.
Charles was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose (John) Fuhs and Mercedes (Roman) Hochgesang; three brothers, Jake (Liseta), Robert (Jean) and Linus (Ruth) Buechler.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 5 at 10 a.m. CST in St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Meinrad Cemetery. St. Meinrad American Legion Post 366 will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call Wednesday at St. Meinrad Church from 8 a.m. CST until the time of services. Online condolences may be shared at becherfuneralhome.com.
